St. Paul daily globe., 1887-03-19

custom officers and simply overeslimated the
privileges accorded to gentlemen OF his cloth.
The action was first civil one for confsca-
ton. but the government could not sell the
| goods without proving that they were taken
| in Dakota, when the proceeding was changed
| to the criminal charge of smuggling, and he
| was held TO bail in $500. He is discovering
| that the rule ITO render unto Cesar the
things" etc, is the more judicious one
Last week four lots at Pierre were sold for
| the metropolitan figures of $3.50 000-counting
| the Black Hills mining stock used in pay
ment at its face value--but the mines have
not been developed and have no definite
value. But there is growing activity in
realty at Pierre, even If the reservation is
| not TO be opened at present. 1t is regarded
as certain that connection will be had this
| season with Duluth, aud during the summer
| efforts will be prosecuted to get the reserva-
! ton matter into shape so that when passed
at the next session Of congress. Its results
| can be realized without much delay.
There are about ten organized counties
west of the Missouri ri Yer, but there will
hardly be q serious effort to carry prohibition
! i'll any OF them, unless, perhaps, one or two
! just west of the capital. Some Of the towns
( on that side, as Deadwood and Speartish, set
an example not often followed In regard to
| the enforcement Of laws for minors. This
| month the mayor Of Deadwood issued procla :.
nation prohibiting boys under 21 being found
| upon the streets after 9p. m. unless by
| proper Iue INV IS rightly enforced
excluding them from salounS.
The Grafton Times greatly deprecates the
| practice so common in that section of giving
! credits with mortgage securities. AS a re-
| suit the local papers in that section have in
| each issue from thirty to fifty mortgage
sales, and the loan comIa nies are taking in q
vast amount Of land. Drouth and hail last
! year reduced the crops and prevented the
meeting OF the claims as they matured. In
! most cases the loans were made to make i'm
| proven ents and get ahead faster than pru-
| dence warranted. A severe lesson is being
taught them.
| The zeal of the young men Of some militia
companies to go up to the Turtle mountain
region to quell the alleged turbulent breeds
was not entirely due to patriotic or military
| enthusiasm. They had seen the statement
that in the county of Bottneau adjoining
| Rollette there were fifty young and charming
| damscls holding down claims, ana they
wanted to see for themselves. Some of them
would like to have an interest in claims with
such attachments. -----.... .-.-.'
AS all evidence that the red men are catch
ing on to white peoples ways, q few. days ago
bold Indian warrior of a few years since
walked down the streets Of Yankton with the
papoose in his arms and his squaw by his
side, holding his arm like civilized ladies.
In nearly every town in Dakota some of
the churches have held memorial services
over the death Of Beecher, and it is notice
able that the Congregational preachers have
taken occasion generally, to denounce the
bigotry of certain Chicago preachers.
= When Delegate Clifford is rested from his
Washington labors, the Sioux Falls Argus re-
quests him to make up table of what he has
done for Dakota and his reasons for his state
meut, that the Democrats are responsible for
the non-admission OF the territory.
Dougald Stewart, In Emrnons county, went
to California to see what advantages it
offered, and has just returned. He says Da-
kota is the best country he has found for a
man with a small capital. although the Pa
cific climate has advantages.
The postmaster at Alden, in Hutchinson
county, is little curious to know who is the
kind friend who sent his resignation to Wash
ington, duly signed with his name. He don't
care much for the Office, but don't want to be
the victim of trick.
Bishop Hare and the Episcopal preate Of
South Dakota has returned from long tour
in the states in the interest Of his Dakota
work. aud reports great success. As result
there will be many new churches erected in
the South. .s...-..- .. 81. ,..
A stockman in EmUons county has tried
the cayuse Or dehorning experiment with
part of his herd; and is so pleased with the
result that he will dehorn all the rest in the
spring. He thinks they do much better this
way.
The schools at KmbaIl, in Brule county,
were closed last week on account of diph
in town. In one family a few miles fr ON
town three children recently died.
c. w. Pruyn, of Parker, ran down TO Sioux
City to look at the boom last week and
brought back $1,000 as his profit. 1t is ex
pected that the railroad will now have to run
! an extra car between the points,
Father Tierney has been able to collect
81, 7S0 towards the erection of Catholic
church at Lisbon, and is greatly pleased at
the interest taken in the scheme by people
outside of his religious lines.
Hon. L. P. Chapman, Of Hanson county,
has returned from winters sojourn in Mas
sachusetts and New York, and reports that
there will be unusual emigration from those
states to Idaho this season.
Marion junction, in Turner county, accord
ing to the lively local paper, has great ex-
cess of graceful maidens and charming wild
ows, but almost no marriageable men of any
age. 1t invites such there.
The woman suffrage advocates have no love
for the recent legislature. They attribute
their small showing in it largely to the
absence of their brilliant champion of two
years rgo, Maj. Picker.
AS q result Of the trouble with the half
breeds, saloonkeepers are said to be careful
about selling them iquor,as they never make
Il disturbance unless under the influence Of
whisky.
A great deal of sugar and syrup is being
made from the sap OF the box elder in the vi
entity of Yankton. 1t is claimed that this
tree is superior to the hard maple for su gar
purposes.
The Record at Williamsport, in Emmons
county, has had its printing Office in a cellar
or cave, but the past week moved out above
ground. AS local sheet it Is among the
best.
AS part of the product of the recent re-
v1val at Brookings, thrty-three converts last
week came up out of the waters of the world
into the religious light of the Baptist church.
About Montrose. in McCook county, farm
ers have recently lost good many head of
stock that have died without apparent cause,
after being well fed all winter.
The prominent towns of South Dakota are
trying to organize base ball league for that
section. There are several clubs there that
could compete with professionals.
One OF the small compeusatious for re-
manning territory is found in the bill sent to
Washington for $4,000 as part payment Of
the expenses of the legislature.
There still may be seen at Parker Teemer
county, the sign, Liquors." to aggravate
the thirsty. The Prohbitiouists have swept
the place and there is no saloon.
Nearly ali live Dakota towns are organiz-
ing building and loan associations. One at
Ashton has aided in the erection OF over
twenty houses the past year.
Grand Rapids, in La Moure county. has re-
ceived announcement to bid for the location
of the Methodist college for North Dakota.
1t has advantages in location.
1t is reported that colony of fifteen fam
lies this week left Pike and Galloway coun-
ties, wissouri for Tower county, Dakota, and
many more are to follow.
The Jeraulds Herald reports that sowing
wheat was commenced last week in that
county, and most of the seed will be in or on
the ground this week.
The name Of the Ipostoffie at Parkston, in
Hutchinson county, has been Kish, but has
just been changed to Parkston, much to the